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Interview : Babs Olusanmokun , Jamis “Dune,” Dr. M.Benga, in “StarTrek: Strange New Worlds", Heron in “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”

Interview : Babs Olusanmokun , Jamis “Dune,”  Dr. M.Benga, in “StarTrek: Strange New Worlds",  Heron in “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”
Apr 17, 2024 · 11m 49s

Babs Olusanmokun has emerged as a captivating force in the entertainment industry, capturing the attention of distinguished film directors such as Phillip Noyce, Jeymes Samuels, Denis Villeneuve, Nicholas Winding Refn,...

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Babs Olusanmokun has emerged as a captivating force in the entertainment industry, capturing the attention of distinguished film directors such as Phillip Noyce, Jeymes Samuels, Denis Villeneuve, Nicholas Winding Refn, Guy Richie and others.Since his breakthrough in Hollywood, his trajectory has been nothing short of stellar, marked by a series of standout performances that have fortified an impressive resume. He was recently seen in Jeymes Samuels’s Sony/Legendary film “The Book of Clarence” in the scene-stealing role of Asher The Torturer, alongside an incredible cast including David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Lakeith Stanfield and he reteams with director Guy Ritchie for the upcoming film “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” opposite Henry Cavill and Eiza Gonzalez (US April 19th) after having previously appeared in Ritchie’s 2021 movie “Wrath of Man.”He currently stars in the Emmy Award-nominated “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” on Paramount+ as Chief Medical Officer Joseph M’Benga that is currently in production on Season 3 in Toronto.Mr. Olusanmokun appeared as Jamis, in Denis Villeneuve's Academy Award-winning film “Dune,” alongside Timothee Chalamet. He will also be seen in the upcoming “Dune” sequel coming out on March 1.   His first stand out role was as Omoro Kinte in the 2016 reboot of the miniseries “Roots” with Forest Whitaker for director Phillip Noyce.   Other credits include: the Amazon Prime, award-winning series “The Widow,” opposite Kate Beckinsale as well as the neo-noir miniseries “Too Old to Die Young,” from famed Danish art house director Nicholas Winding Refn and opposite Miles Teller and Jena Malone, the riveting "Black Museum" episode of the 2017 award-winning anthology series "Black Mirror, "  Amazon’s “Sneaky Pete,” Fox’s “Gotham,” HBO’s “The Night Of” with Riz Ahmed, and Acorn TV’s “The Drowning.”  Theater credits include Yale Repertory- In a Year With 13 Moons opposite Bill Camp and Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer winning Ruined.  Mr. Olusanmokun began his acting journey in New York City. He currently resides in London. In addition to his career in film, he is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt Champion, adding another dimension to his multifaceted persona. 
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